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Join us for the District BBQ on June 12th – Please RSVP!
We hope to see you all at our District M BBQ held on June 12, from 12pm to 5pm, at Lake Rebecca. This is a great time for Scouters from all the Packs, Troops, and Crews in District M to get together for a fun afternoon. Come celebrate with us! Families are welcome to attend.…
Read MoreNORTHERN STAR’S FIRST DISTINGUISHED CONSERVATION SERVICE AWARD – Keegan Smith from District M
KEEGAN SMITH BECOMES OUR FIRST RECIPIENT Keegan Smith of Troop 3283 of Wayzata became the Council’s first recipient of the BSA’s Distinguished Conservation Service Award after passing his Board of Review on Nov. 19, 2021. The BSA created the DCSA in November 2019 as a replacement for the William T. Hornaday conservation service awards. In…
Read MoreWHAT CAN YOU DO TO IMPROVE UNIT RETENTION?
As we transition from virtual Scouting to in-person activities, we asked a few veteran Scouters if they had any tricks for fostering unit retention. Tops on their list was “keep it simple, make it fun.” How, you make ask? Advancement is one key element, and when it’s fun the Scouts are barely aware advancement is…
Read MoreDistrict Membership Status 2019
Let’s Keep the Membership Growing! Lake Minnetonka has welcomed 20 more Scouts to the program over last year! Why is Membership Growth Important? Membership Growth simply shows that we’re sharing the values of Scouting with more young people and their families. The skills taught in weekly meetings or earned on campouts stay with Scouts forever.…
Read MoreFamily Friends of Scouting
Family Friends of Scouting Check Your Unit’s Goal Status – District Thermometer – Tools For Presenters Here you will find the tools for unit leaders and presenters to complete and manage your Unit’s FOS Campaign Unit Incentives: When units reach their goal by May 15, 2020, Packs will receive FREE Pinewood Derby cars. Troops and…
Read MoreSee Who Attended Roundtable – 2018-2019 School Year
See Who Attended Roundable – 2018-2019 School Year Event Details Lake Minnetonka District Roundtable The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: Discuss topics…
Read More2018 Spring Camporee – Iron Chef Competition – May 4 – 6, 2018 – Results and Photos
2018 Spring Camporee – Iron Chef Competition – May 4 – 6, 2018 – Results and Photos View Gallery of Slideshow Below – CLICK HERE View Photos Taken By Brian Klein (over 460 photos!) – CLICK HERE Iron Chef Competition May 4 – 6, 2018 Baker Park, Maple Plain, MN We could not have had…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka – Annual Recognition Dinner 2018
Lake Minnetonka – Annual Recognition Dinner 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Wayzata Country Club, Wayzata. Our Volunteers Are A Treasure! The Lake Minnetonka District held their 2018 District Dinner and Recognition event on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Wayzata Country Club. The friendship and fellowship of all of our volunteers added to the…
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